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  • Writing an effective CV: Part 3 – Career history

    • 7 Apr 2017

    As the average recruiter takes just six seconds to make an initial decision on a CV, deciding what to include can be difficult. How can you make sure yours makes the right impact?

  • Writing an effective CV: Part 2 – Personal statement

    • 7 Apr 2017

    As the average recruiter takes just six seconds to make an initial decision on a CV, deciding what to include can be difficult. How can you make sure yours makes the right impact?

  • Writing an effective CV: Part 1 – Format and presentation

    • 7 Apr 2017

    As the average recruiter takes just six seconds to make an initial decision on a CV, deciding what to include can be difficult. How can you make sure yours makes the right impact?

  • The Planner Career Development Guide 2017 is out now

    • 27 Jan 2017

    The second Planner Career Development Guide is out now, and we’re excited to share the insight collated in its pages with our readers.

  • Professional development: Volunteering with Planning Aid

    • 13 Dec 2016

    Giving over some of your spare time to volunteer with Planning Aid organisations is a great way to broaden your experience

  • Professional development: Becoming a mentor

    • 13 Dec 2016

    Becoming a mentor to a Licentiate member who is working their way through the RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) membership route is personally and professionally worthwhile. Here's what you need to know

  • Professional development: Making the most of the RTPI’s networks

    • 13 Dec 2016

    Networking is an invaluable professional tool, and the RTPI supports a number of networks and groups to suit every planning interest. Here's how you can get involved

  • Professional development: Developing your skills

    • 13 Dec 2016

    Continued professional development is high on the RTPI's agenda. Here are some ways to improve your skills using CPD.

  • NAPE Management Committee

    Planning enforcement: much more than a Cinderella service

    • 8 Dec 2016

    The role of planning enforcement remains essential in these uncertain times, says the RTPI.

  • How to network as a planner: Top tips

    • 18 Oct 2016

    Networking can help planners bridge the gap to other built environment disciplines, improve relationships with communities and career progression

  • Pinpointing the perfect planner: The best in the industry

    • 18 Oct 2016

    Visionary, communicator, negotiator – all roles played by great planners. The Planner’s consultant editor Huw Morris looks at what it takes to be the best